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3340A 93-0067 RevB English Final Downloadable
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INTRODUCTION
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• Always inspect the tester, test leads and any other acces-
sories for damage prior to every use. If any damage is found,
do not use tester until repairs are done.
• Always consider electrical and electronic equipment to be ener-
gized (live). Never assume any equipment is de-energized.
• Do not connect probes to any available (unused) terminal while
the meter is connected to a hazardous live circuit.
• Never ground yourself when taking electrical measurements.
Isolate yourself from ground by using dry rubber insulating
mats to cover all exposed/grounded metal. Stand on rubber
mats and wear dry clothing.
• Never take resistance measurements on energized (live)
electrical or electronic equipment.
• Use one hand, instead of two, whenever possible to take
measurements. If two hands must be used, use extreme cau-
tion not to contact any energized conductors with your hands.
Be certain test leads are dry and clean.
• Do not hold the tester when taking measurements. Place the
tester on a clean, insulating surface prior to taking any meas-
urement.
• Don't become part of the circuit. Think safety. Act safely.
If working on a vehicle, take the following added precautions:
• Only work on vehicle in a well ventilated area.
• Always wear safety eye protection.
• Avoid moving fan blades or any potentially moving parts.
• Avoid hot engine parts.
• Put transmission in "park" (automatic transmission vehicles) or
"neutral" (manual transmission vehicles). Set the parking brake.
• Turn the ignition "off" before connecting or disconnecting any
testing equipment.
• Put blocks on drive wheels.
• Avoid wearing loose clothing or jewelry when working on a
vehicle.
• Read your vehicle's service manual and follow it's safety pro-
cedures.
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES
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• Automatic zero adjustment
• Over range indicator (except 15 A function). Displays "OL" on
LCD
• Low battery indicator. Displays battery symbol on LCD
• Automatic power shut off (after 10 idle minutes)
• Pollution Degree 2
• Measuring circuit category II
• Operating environment:
Temperature - 32° to 104° F. (0° C to 40° C)
Humidity - Less than 80% relative humidity (non-condensing)
Altitude - up to 6562 ft (2000 meters)
• Storage environment:
Temperature - 4° to 140° F (- 20° to 60° C)
Humidity - Less than 90% relative humidity (non-condensing)
• Power Supply: Two 1.5V AA batteries
• Fuse: 0.500A/250V 5X20 mm (Radio Shack, GMA/270
series; #270-1047) fuse
• Dimensions:
Height - 6.81 in. (173 mm)
Width - 6.57 in. (167 mm) (includes test lead clips)
Depth - 1.69 in. (43 mm)
• Weight (including batteries): approximately 9.1 oz (260 g)
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
DC VOLTS
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AC VOLTS
RESISTANCE (OHMS)
DC CURRENT (AMPS)
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AC CURRENT (AMPS)
DIODE/CONTINUITY TESTS
Function Range Resolution Description Note
Diode Test 2V 1mV Test Current:
1±0.6mA
Test Voltage: Overload
Approx. 2.8V Protection:
Continuity 400Ω 0.1Ω Approx. 120Ω or 250V DC or
Test less, buzzer AC RMS
(beeper) will
sound
TEMPERATURE
WARNING
To avoid fire and/or electrical shock hazards, DO NOT con-
nect the thermocouples to circuits greater than 30 Vrms, 42.4
Vpk or 60 Vdc.
FREQUENCY
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DUTY CYCLE/PULSE WIDTH/DWELL
WARNING
Risk of Explosion. This equipment has internal arcing and
sparking parts, which should not be exposed to flammable
vapors. This equipment is only suitable for installation in a
garage having sufficient air circulation to be considered a
non-hazardous location.
WARNING
Ignition coils produce a very high voltage. To reduce the risks
of electric shock when conducting RPM tests, DO NOT touch
the uninsulated ends of the test probes, the ignition coil, or
the coil terminals when the engine is running.
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CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
1. DCV Function: Measures DC
volts. Auto-ranging from 0 to
600 volts (10 MΩ impedance)
2. ACV Function: Measures AC 27
volts. Auto-ranging from 0 to 22
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600 volts (10 MΩ impedance) 21 20
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3. Press SEL button (see item 15 2
19) to select desired function: 1418 3
• Resistance Function : 13
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Measures resistance. Auto 11 6
10 7
ranging from 0 to 40MΩ 9 8
(40,000,000Ω).
• Continuity Function :
Tests for continuity be-
tween two points. 26 25 17 24 23
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13. CON (Conventional) RPM Function: Measures RPM on
vehicles with conventional ignition systems using an optional
inductive pickup. One range: 0-10,000 rpm.
14. COP RPM Function: Measures RPM on vehicles with “Coil
On Plug” ignition systems. One range: 0 to 10,000 rpm.
15. RPM (Tach) Function: Measures RPM. One range: 0 to
10,000 rpm.
16. Dwell Angle Function : Measures dwell angle of break-
er points.
17. OFF Function: Turns unit “off” when function is selected.
18. Function/Range Selector Switch: Selects desired function
or range.
19. Data HOLD Button: Turns the Data Hold function “on” and
“off” (see “Auxiliary Functions” on page 17 for details).
20. MAX/MIN Record Function: Turns the Maximum
Value/Minimum Value Record Mode “on” and “off” (see
“Auxiliary Functions” on page 17 for details).
21. SEL (Select) Button: Selects the desired function when the
Function/Range Selector Switch (item 18) is set to the
Resistance/Continuity/Diode position (item 3), ACmA/DCmA
position (item 9) or Clamp Current Position (item 11).
22. CYL (Cylinder) Button: Selects the number of cylinders for
the vehicle under test when the Function/Range Selector
Switch (item 18) is set to the RPM (Tach) function (item 15)
or Dwell Angle function (item 16).
23. Volts, OHMS, DIODE, CONTINUITY and FREQUENCY
Input Jack.
24. COM Input Jack: Common Input Jack.
25. 15A Input Jack. For red test lead probe connection when
measuring high DC current (up to 15 amps only).
26. DWELL ANGLE, MS °C, °F, BAT, ACmA/DCmA, CLAMP
CURRENT, RPM and COP Input Jack.
27. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD): Displays results of tests or
measurements.
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be switched during a test, ALWAYS remove the test leads
from the circuit being measured before switching settings.
• To avoid possible electric shock, instrument damage, and/or
equipment damage when taking voltage or current measure-
ments, DO NOT exceed the maximum value of the selected
range.
• If the tester is used near high noise Radio Frequency (RF)
generating equipment (spark plug wires, ignition coils or
alternator), the display may become unstable or indicate large
errors. If you obtain erratic readings during use, isolate the
tester as far away as possible from these components.
TESTING PROCEDURES
A. AC/DC VOLTAGE MEASUREMENT
WARNING
To avoid possible electric shock, instrument damage
and/or equipment damage, DO NOT attempt to measure
voltages ABOVE 600V AC/DC or take measurements if
the voltage is unknown. 600V AC/DC between the COM
and V jacks is the maximum voltage that this instrument
is designed to measure. The "COM" terminal potential
should not exceed 300V AC/DC measured to ground.
1. Plug the BLACK test lead into "COM" jack of the tester; plug
the RED test lead into the "V" jack.
NOTE: If alligator clip adapters (not included with tester) are to
be used on the test leads, use suitable rated and UL certified
alligator clips.
2. Set the tester’s Function/Range Selector Switch to the
appropriate DCV or ACV position as desired (see
Controls and Indicators, Items 1 and 2).
3. Place the RED test lead onto the positive (+) side of the item
being tested and the BLACK test lead onto the negative (-)
(across the source/load) side of the item. BE CAREFUL not to
touch any energized conductors with any part of your body.
4. Read the results on the display.
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B. RESISTANCE MEASUREMENT Ω (OHMS)
WARNING
Resistance measurements must be made on "de-ener-
gized" (dead) circuits ONLY. Impressing a voltage across
the multimeter's terminals while set to any resistance
range may result in electric shock, instrument damage
and/or damage to equipment under test. MAKE SURE
equipment is completely de-energized before taking any
resistance measurements.
Ω" jack of the tester; plug
1. Plug the RED test lead into the "Ω
the BLACK test lead into the "COM" jack.
2. Set the tester’s Function/Range Selector Switch to the
position (see Controls and Indicators, Item 3).
3. Press the SEL button, as necessary, until the (AUTO) icon
is shown on the display.
NOTE: To obtain accurate readings, disconnect at least one
side of the item under test from the circuit or circuit board before
measuring resistance.
4. Place the RED test lead onto one side of the item being test-
ed and the BLACK test lead onto the other side of the item.
(Polarity does not matter when checking resistance).
5. Read the results on the display.
C. DIODE TEST
WARNING
To avoid electrical shock and/or damage to the multimeter,
ensure the power is removed from the circuit before any
DIODE testing procedure is conducted. Test diodes on de-
energized (dead) circuits only, never on live circuits.
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3. Press the SEL button, as necessary, until the icon is
shown on the display.
4. Place the RED test lead onto one side of the diode being
tested and the BLACK test lead onto the other side.
5. Read the results on the display.
6. Reverse the test leads and again read the results on the dis-
play. Compare the two readings. One reading should indi-
cate a voltage drop value; the other reading should indicate
an overrange (OL) condition. See note above.
D. CONTINUITY TEST
WARNING
To avoid electric shock, shut off the power to the test arti-
cle before testing it for continuity.
1. Plug the RED test lead into the jack of the tester; plug
the BLACK test lead into the "COM" jack.
2. Set the tester’s Function/Range Selector Switch to the
position (see Controls and Indicators, Item 3).
E. FREQUENCY MEASUREMENT
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F. PULSE WIDTH MEASUREMENT
H. TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT
WARNING
To avoid fire and/or electrical shock hazards, DO NOT con-
nect the thermocouples to circuits greater than 30 Vrms, 42.4
Vpk or 60 Vdc.
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I. AC/DC CURRENT MEASUREMENT (AMPS)
WARNING
To prevent electrical shock when performing current
measurements, follow all steps as indicated below DO
NOT skip any steps or take any short cuts.
The 15A range is not fused. To avoid current hazard
and/or damage to the tester, DO NOT try to take meas-
urements on circuits that have more than 15 amps. DO
NOT take more than 10 seconds to take the reading. A
waiting period of AT LEAST 15 MINUTES is necessary
between every 15 second testing period.
1. Plug the RED test lead into the or the "15A" jack of
the tester, as applicable; plug the BLACK test lead to the
"COM" jack.
2. Set the tester’s Function/Range Selector Switch to the
appropriate Amps range position as desired (see Controls
and Indicators, Items 9 and 10).
• Use the SEL button (see Controls and Indicators, item
20) to select DC Amps or AC Amps, as desired.
• To measure from 0 to 400mA, set the Selector Switch to
.
• To measure from 400mA to 15 Amps DC, set the
Selector Switch to the "15A" position.
3. Disconnect the battery, or shut off the power to the circuit
being tested.
NOTE: To measure current on a particular circuit, you must open
up the circuit and connect the test leads in series with the circuit
before a reading can be obtained.
4. Disconnect one end of the wire or device, from the circuit
where current will be measured.
5. Place the RED test lead on the disconnected wire and place
the BLACK test lead at the location from which the wire was
disconnected (series connection).
6. Reconnect the battery, or apply power to the circuit being
tested.
7. Read the results on the display.
CAUTION: After the test is completed, shut the power off to
the circuit before removing the test leads and before recon-
necting any disconnected wires or devices.
NOTE: If the reading obtained is a negative number, reverse the
test leads.
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J. CLAMP CURRENT MEASUREMENT
WARNING
Risk of Explosion. This equipment has internal arcing and
sparking parts, which should not be exposed to flammable
vapors. This equipment is only suitable for installation in a
garage having sufficient air circulation to be considered a non-
hazardous location.
WARNING
Ignition coils produce a very high voltage. To reduce the risk of
electric shock when conducting RPM tests, DO NOT touch the
uninsulated ends of the test probes, the ignition coil, or the coil
terminals when the engine is running.
1. Plug the RED test lead into the "RPM." jack of the tester;
plug the BLACK test lead into the "COM" jack.
2. Place the RED test lead onto the “Tachometer Signal port”
of the vehicle’s ignition system, or onto the negative (-) side
of the ignition coil. Place the BLACK test lead onto a good
chassis ground or the negative (-) terminal of the battery.
NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with a COP (Coil On
Plug) system and you are using the setting, make the
RED test lead connection to the negative (-) side of one of
the ignition coils.
3. Set the tester’s Function/Range Selector Switch to the
or position, as appropriate (see Controls and
Indicators, Items 14 and 15).
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4. Press the CYL button, as necessary, until the correct num-
ber of cylinders for the vehicle under test is shown on the
display.
NOTE: Cylinder selection is not applicable to COP (Coil On
Plug) systems.
5. Start the engine and read the results on the display.
WARNING
Risk of Explosion. This equipment has internal arcing and
sparking parts, which should not be exposed to flammable
vapors. This equipment is only suitable for installation in a
garage having sufficient air circulation to be considered a non-
hazardous location.
WARNING
Ignition coils produce a very high voltage. To reduce the risk
of electric shock when conducting RPM tests, DO NOT touch
the inductive pickup, the ignition coil, or the coil terminals
when the engine is running.
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M. DWELL ANGLE MEASUREMENT
AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS
A. DATA HOLD FUNCTION
The data HOLD function lets you “lock” the currently displayed
value into the display. The value remains on the display until the
function is turned “off.”
1. With the desired value shown on the display, press and hold
the HOLD button for approximately two seconds, until the
HOLD icon shows on the display. The current value is now
“locked” in the display.
2. Press the HOLD button again to turn the function “off.” The
HOLD icon will disappear, and the value will no longer be
“locked” in the display.
NOTE: The data HOLD function is not available for the DIODE
TEST, CONTINUITY TEST or PULSE WIDTH MEASUREMENT.
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2. To record Maximum/Minimum readings, press and release
the MAX/MIN button to place the tester in MAX/MIN mode.
The MAX icon will be visible on the display. Perform the
desired test; the maximum reading achieved during the test
will be recorded and saved in the tester’s memory.
3. Press the MAX/MIN button again. The MIN icon will be visi-
ble on the display. Perform the desired test; the minimum
reading achieved during the test will be recorded and saved
in the tester’s memory.
• To scroll between MAX and MIN readings that are stored
in the tester’s memory, rapidly press and release the
MAX/MIN button.
4. To exit MAX/MIN mode press and hold MAX/MIN button for
approximately 2-3 seconds, or until MAX/MIN icons disap-
pear from the display.
• The tester will save the MAX/MIN readings in memory until
the MAX/MIN mode is exited or the tester is turned off.
NOTE: MAX/MIN functions is not applicable to the Diode,
Continuity or Frequency Functions.
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MAINTENANCE
1. No periodic maintenance is required other than the replace-
ment of the battery, the fuse, and visual inspection of the
meter.
2. Keep the tester clean and dry. DO NOT use solvent to clean,
use a damp (not wet) cloth and fully dry after cleaning.
3. The only replaceable parts are the 1.5 AA batteries,
0.500A/250V fuse (see page 18 for battery and fuse
replacement) and the Test Leads (for Test Leads call serv-
ice department).
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LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY
The Manufacturer warrants to the original purchaser that this unit
is free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal
use and maintenance for a period of one (1) year from the date
of original purchase.
If the unit fails within the one (1) year period, it will be repaired or
replaced, at the Manufacturer’s option, at no charge, when
returned prepaid to the Service Center with Proof of Purchase.
The sales receipt may be used for this purpose. Installation labor
is not covered under this warranty. All replacement parts,
whether new or remanufactured, assume as their warranty
period only the remaining time of this warranty.
This warranty does not apply to damage caused by improper
use, accident, abuse, improper voltage, service, fire, flood,
lightning, or other acts of God, or if the product was altered or
repaired by anyone other than the Manufacturer’s Service
Center.
The Manufacturer, under no circumstances shall be liable for any
consequential damages for breach of any written warranty of this
unit. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
also have rights, which vary from state to state. This manual is
copyrighted with all rights reserved. No portion of this document
may be copied or reproduced by any means without the express
written permission of the Manufacturer. THIS WARRANTY IS
NOT TRANSFERABLE. For service, send via U.P.S. (if possible)
prepaid to Manufacturer. Allow 3-4 weeks for service/repair.
SERVICE PROCEDURES
If you have any questions, require technical support or
information on UPDATES and OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES,
please contact your local store, distributor or the Service Center.
USA & Canada:
(800) 544-4124 (6:00 AM-6:00 PM, Monday-Saturday PST)
All others:(714) 241-6802 (6:00 AM-6:00 PM, Monday-Saturday
PST)
FAX: (714) 241-3979 (24 hr.)
Web: www.EQUUS.com
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